Good Day
Laramie
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Laramie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Albany County’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program is seeking new volunteers to train in shelter support, flood fighting, and basic first aid. The program offers residents a chance to build essential skills while strengthening the community’s ability to handle emergencies. County 5
- ➤ Today, the Food Bank of Wyoming applauded the legislature’s decision to fully fund SNAP + cover administrative costs, a move expected to boost local families’ access to essential food support. The agency said the improved benefits will strengthen community food aid. Laramie Boomerang
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, heavy snow and strong winds caused several semitrucks to slide off I-80 near Elk Mountain, prompting closures of the highway and Highway 34 for high-profile vehicles near Rawlins and Laramie as drivers reported near-zero visibility. Cowboy State Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Albany County Public Library is launching a new Artist Trading Cards program to make original art available to everyone. The initiative (featuring work by local artists) opens a door for art lovers to connect with unique creations. Laramie Boomerang
- ➤ UW Theatre and Dance will present Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing at its campus theatre. The production is scheduled for a future date so check UW's event listings for details. Laramie Boomerang
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Wyoming trustees voted last Thursday to extend a contract offer to Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves as the school’s 29th president in Laramie. Reeves will assume the role pending final agreements. Laramie Boomerang
- ➤ A new cosmology program debuts this April at the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium and will give local audiences a chance to learn about the science behind the stars. Laramie Boomerang
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Comptroller Jonathan Gould will speak at the University of Wyoming on Thursday, Apr. 9 about national banking regulations including cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Laramie Boomerang
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WTB at the Cowboy Saloon
8-11:59 p.m. — The Cowboy Saloon & Dance Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience the musical journey of Chancey Williams as he transitions from saddle bronc riding to country music stardom.
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